JUST FOR TODAY--One Day at a Time--Daily Commitment Thread for 2022

1…3637394142…133

Replies

  • readandlift
    readandlift Posts: 23 Member
    @missionalman Great job!
    @Snowflake1968 LoL...Our Chicken coop just a touch up on the trim color left.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,464 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Thursday
    - Morning meetings :smiley:
    - Work from home :(
    - Shower :smiley:
    - Go into work by 10:00 :smiley:
    - Make claim for Sierra's phone :smiley:
    - Protein bar for lunch :smiley:
    - Follow up on testing protocol for complaint issue at work :smiley:
    - Text hairdresser to set up an appointment when she is off maternity leave, my roots are showing my age... :smiley:
    - Leave work by 3:00 :smiley:
    - Go to Mom's :smiley:
    - Teach spin :smiley:
    - Reasonable dinner :smiley:
    - Bed by 11:30 :smiley:

    Happy, healthy Thursday! Happy St Patrick's Day!

    Got most everything done yesterday. Went out to dinner with hubby but other than the rolls, I chose well. Work is still a bit crazy, but I'm starting to wrap my head around the issue finally.

    The past few days, I've been really not in the logging mood. I was snacky and didn't want to see what all I was eating. I also skipped my daily weighing. Burying ones head in the sand is not beneficial. My weight is up a tad, but nothing too serious. Still down for the month.

    Tonight I'm going to the HS to paint sets for V's play. Well actually I'm taping off a cardboard "wall" to create a wall paper look. Should be kind of cool when it's done. But taping may take a while. Hopefully I can get to painting tonight. I was supposed to do it tomorrow, but I'm driving to Pittsburgh tomorrow to deliver Sierra's phone to her. Assuming it gets here today. Oh, and I'm baking some treats to take to Sierra and her friends tomorrow.

    JFT Friday
    - Weigh :smiley:
    - Work by 8:00 :(
    - Work stuff :smiley:
    - Check in with MFP :smiley:
    - Not eat chocolate
    - Leave work a bit early
    - Pick up dinner for V to eat during rehearsal
    - Pick up paint for my wall paper project
    - Work on sets
    - Bake when I get home

    Happy Friday all!

    I miss/worry about Hannah as well, I've sent her various messages, but she either hasn't seen them or wasn't up to responding.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm. None of the same foods as at lunch. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,047 Member
    @PackerFanInGB
    🎈🎉🎈HaPpY BiRtHdAy!!! 🎈🎉🎈
    Hope you’re having a lovely day!
    🌱🪴🌱🪴🌱🪴🌱
    🪴🌱March 2022 🌱🪴
    🌱🪴🌱🪴🌱🪴🌱
    Life Affirmations
    🔹WOTY - CONSOLIDATE
    🔹I am in tune with my dreams
    🔹I know what is right for me
    🔹I will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
    🔹I live in congruence with my authentic self
    🔹I am mindful
    🔹I am creative every day
    🔹I foster positivity
    🔹I am compassionate
    Keep your chin up!
    Turning up is the ultimate success!
    Personal Stats:
    • Name: Terri
    • Age: 75
    • Height: 5'2"
    • SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
    • Joined MFP: Jan 2015
    • 1st Goal: 190 Sept 2015
    • UGW: 145
    • 01 Aug 2019: 170.1
    • 31 Dec 2019: 151.2
    • 31 Dec 2020: 145.6
    • Total weight loss: 81.4 lbs
    • (30 Dec 2021: 138.6 - Total Loss: 87 lbs)
    • 3 Jan 2022: 138.9
    8 Jan 2022: 135.8 - TL: 91.2
    20 Feb 2022: 138.6
    18 Mar 2022: 139.1

    March Daily Habits:
    Week 3
    Tue:👌🏻 Wed:👌🏻Thu:👌🏻 Fri:👌🏻
    Sat: Sun: Mon:
    1. Weight < 140: (I weigh each morning after ablutions)
    2. Reduce Fat%: 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 21%
    3. Increase Muscle%: 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.8
    4. Calories in the green:
    5. Steps > 7500:
    6. Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily:
    7. Active hours > 6 daily:
    8. 11pm shutdown of devices:
    9. Cleanup sweep ground floor rooms:
    10. make bed > 10 minutes of flex:
    11. Journal/Habit Tracker:
      Recap for Fri 18 Mar:
      • Solid habits tracked👌🏻
      • Meditation👌🏻
      • Daily Flex (February Tiny Habit)👌🏻
      • Latin Study Group am👌🏻
      • Gardening👌🏻
      • March Tiny Habit👌🏻
      • Laundry👌🏻
      • Self Care👌🏻
      Positive Intentions for Sat 19 Mar:
      • Solid habits tracked
      • Meditation
      • Daily Flex (February Tiny Habit)
      • Local shopping for fresh produce
      • Gardening
      • March Tiny Habit
      • Laundry
      • Self Care
      This is my March Tiny Habit
      Investigating positive Identity based habits
      March Daily Update
      I am a person who abstains from late night snacking.
      Me: 18 ~|~ LNS: 0 ~|~ Streak: 22

      🦄 Terri
    • more_freggies76
      more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
      JFT for 3/18 (today): ✔️
      1) No desserts today, unless it's sugarfree or no sugar added. (No more marshmallows or ice cream.)✔️
      2) Peanut butter ok today (last 3/14)✔️
      3) Don't weigh again until Monday, 3/21✔️
      4) Hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/11) Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese.✔️Didn't eat today.
      5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. Honey ok today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last - 3/12)✔️Didn't eat today.
      6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; no walnuts & almonds✔️
      7) No dried apricots today (up to 6or 7). (last 3/12), no raisins today (last 3/14)✔️
      8) None of DH's treats today (except as noted under #1), including his stash of candy.✔️
      9) No turkey jerky today.✔️
      10) Turkey vienna sausage ok today (last 2/23)✔️Didn't eat today.
      11) Pumpkin ok today (last 3/13)✔️Didn't eat today.

      Hour commitment -After I finish my yogurt, I won't eat again until tomorrow.

      JFT for 3/19 (tomorrow): ✔️
      1) No desserts today, unless it's sugarfree or no sugar added. (No more marshmallows or ice cream.)
      2) No peanut butter today (last 3/18)
      3) Don't weigh again until Monday, 3/21
      4) Hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/11) Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese.
      5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. Honey ok today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last - 3/12)
      6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; no walnuts & almonds
      7) No dried apricots today (up to 6or 7). (last 3/12), no raisins today (last 3/14)
      8) None of DH's treats today (except as noted under #1), including his stash of candy.
      9) No turkey jerky today.
      10) Turkey vienna sausage ok today (last 2/23)
      11) Pumpkin ok today (last 3/13)
      12) Can have coffee early tomorrow due to early reservation at museum.
    • Bex953172
      Bex953172 Posts: 4,159 Member
      readandlift wrote: »
      Thursday March 17

      Water 80 oz ✅
      More protein/less carbs ✅
      Salad w/ lunch ✅
      Continue logging ✅
      No Late Night snacks ✖️
      Finish painting project (cks) ✖️
      Organize ✅
      10 k steps ✅
      Read x2 ✅


      JFT Friday March 18 Day 3

      Water 80 oz
      More protein/less carbs
      Salad w/ lunch
      Continue logging
      No Late Night snacks - Me 1 \ Lns 1
      Finish painting project (cks)
      Organize
      10 k steps
      Read x2


      Good Morning.. After 2 days into this is when I usually quit. I was tempted. But know it’s not going to get me anywhere. What’s the saying .. We are the sum of our habits? Happy Friday!

      Well done for not quitting!! Maybe, whenever you feel like that, tell yourself "Not Today!"
      Come on, keep at it, like you say, you won't get anywhere if you quit.
      There's times where I won't log or exercise for a while. But I still try to be mindful of what I eat and I log onto mfp and see what people on the thread are up to and eventually I do start logging again.
      It's not an easy journey!
      But I've never "quit". So keep hanging in there.
      One day at a time :)
    • pridesabtch
      pridesabtch Posts: 2,464 Member
      pridesabtch wrote: »

      JFT Friday
      - Weigh :smiley:
      - Work by 8:00 :(
      - Work stuff :smiley:
      - Check in with MFP :smiley:
      - Not eat chocolate 😞
      - Leave work a bit early😞
      - Pick up dinner for V to eat during rehearsal😀
      - Pick up paint for my wall paper project😞
      - Work on sets😀
      - Bake when I get home😀

      Happy Friday all!

      Today is busy. I have work stuff I needed to do early, then shower, then help V set up for the Social studies fair, then drive to Pittsburgh to give S her phone, take S & her friends out for dinner or milkshakes, then back home. That’s a little over 6 hours in the car to & from the burgh. I’ll likely get back later so that’s about all that will get done.

      JFT Sat
      - up at 7:00 😞 well I was up I just didn’t get up.
      - Shower
      - Work by 8:00 😞 emails by 8:00 but didn’t go in.
      - Pack up snacks for Sierra to take to Pittsburgh 😀
      - Regional Social studies fair
      - Drive
      - Visits
      - Drive
      - Sleep

      Happy Saturday y’all!
    • readandlift
      readandlift Posts: 23 Member
      edited March 2022
      JFT Friday March 18 Day 3

      Water 80 oz ✅
      More protein/less carbs ✅
      Salad w/ lunch ✅
      Continue logging ✅
      No Late Night snacks ✅
      Finish painting project (cks) ✖️
      Organize ✅
      10 k steps ✅
      Read x2 ✅


      JFT Saturday March 19 Day 4

      Water 80 oz
      More protein/less carbs
      Continue logging
      No Late Night snacks - Me 2 /Lns 1
      10k steps
      Read x2

      Good Morning .. My painting is not going to get done just yet.. DH has modifications. So it's off my list. Shorter list w/ company today. Happy Saturday!
    • readandlift
      readandlift Posts: 23 Member
      edited March 2022
      @Snowflake1968
      @Bex953172

      Thank you for the encouragement! :):)

      Bex Feel better fast!

      ((Beachwalker99))
    • MLCTX
      MLCTX Posts: 34 Member
      Bex953172 wrote: »
      @MLCTX yeah thanks for letting us know about Hannah. I do hope she's okay! Did you message her on Facebook or just just check to see how she was doing? XXX

      I do not have a personal Facebook page. My hubby has a business page which allows me to at least search for people if needed. I bet she would respond to someone from here who has a personal Facebook page though;

      https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=199802142

      It's worth a try maybe 🤷‍♀️
    • TerriRichardson112
      TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,047 Member
      🌱🪴🌱🪴🌱🪴🌱
      🪴🌱March 2022 🌱🪴
      🌱🪴🌱🪴🌱🪴🌱
      Posting early tonight.
      Life Affirmations
      🔹WOTY - CONSOLIDATE
      🔹I am in tune with my dreams
      🔹I know what is right for me
      🔹I will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
      🔹I live in congruence with my authentic self
      🔹I am mindful
      🔹I am creative every day
      🔹I foster positivity
      🔹I am compassionate
      Keep your chin up!
      Turning up is the ultimate success!
      Personal Stats:
      • Name: Terri
      • Age: 75
      • Height: 5'2"
      • SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
      • Joined MFP: Jan 2015
      • 1st Goal: 190 Sept 2015
      • UGW: 145
      • 01 Aug 2019: 170.1
      • 31 Dec 2019: 151.2
      • 31 Dec 2020: 145.6
      • Total weight loss: 81.4 lbs
      • (30 Dec 2021: 138.6 - Total Loss: 87 lbs)
      • 3 Jan 2022: 138.9
      8 Jan 2022: 135.8 - TL: 91.2
      20 Feb 2022: 138.6
      18 Mar 2022: 139.1

      March Daily Habits:
      Week 3
      Tue:👌🏻 Wed:👌🏻Thu:👌🏻 Fri:👌🏻
      Sat:👌🏻Sun: Mon:
      1. Weight < 140: (I weigh each morning after ablutions)
      2. Reduce Fat%: 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 21%
      3. Increase Muscle%: 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.8
      4. Calories in the green:
      5. Steps > 7500:
      6. Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily:
      7. Active hours > 6 daily:
      8. 11pm shutdown of devices:
      9. Cleanup sweep ground floor rooms:
      10. make bed > 10 minutes of flex:
      11. Journal/Habit Tracker:
        Recap for Sat 19 Mar:
        • Solid habits tracked👌🏻
        • Meditation👌🏻
        • Daily Flex (February Tiny Habit)👌🏻
        • Local shopping for fresh produce👌🏻
        • Gardening👌🏻
        • March Tiny Habit👌🏻
        • Laundry👌🏻
        • Self Care👌🏻
        Positive Intentions for Sun 20 Mar:
        • Solid habits tracked
        • Meditation
        • Daily Flex (February Tiny Habit)
        • Family Skype
        • Prep for Monday Painters tomorrow pm
        • Prep for Creative Writing tomorrow am
        • March Tiny Habit
        • Laundry
        • Self Care
        This is my March Tiny Habit
        Investigating positive Identity based habits
        March Daily Update
        I am a person who abstains from late night snacking.
        Me: 19 ~|~ LNS: 0 ~|~ Streak: 23

        🦄 Terri
      • cschmitz110515
        cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,645 Member
        Recap F 3/18
        1) PT exercises before work :smiley:
        2) Move hourly :) 6.2K 16 floors 12/14
        3) New recipe for supper ~ mushroom pork chops ~ easy & yum! / NO evening snacking YAY / net calories <300 red / 96 oz. water :) -165, sodium -51 yay, fiber low-ish, protein & calcium excellent, 96 oz.
        4) Complete BC-CC testing summary ~ more time than I thought, in progress / start report draft / update Project Status s/s / update & submit weekly PRO, PAR & HW s/s's / submit funeral leave request / emails current = 5/6
        5) Check DVR / declutter 15 min. / another ta-da? several TA-DAs = 2/3
        6) Unplug 9:00 registered for John Hall webinar series, et al. / FLOSS / RETAINERS / VOLTAREN / Calm app / no alarm Sat. yay (winter market 9-2)

        JFT Sat 3/19 ~ wet snow fell overnight, maybe 2", winter not quite done
        1) PT exercises :smiley:
        2) Move hourly
        3) Winter market :) / wash towels ~ in progress / declutter 15 min. / another ta-da
        4) Fresh salmon for supper / net calories < 200 red / no evening snacking / 80 oz. water
        5) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / retainers / Voltaren / Calm app / 7:30 alarm (9:00 church)

        About me: Carmela
        Height 5'4"
        64 yrs old
        Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA

        2022 Goals: mainly updates from the last two years
        1) Weight 150#
        2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
        3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (for the visual). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
        4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~
        • 1.31.22 forgot to measure & log (DDS 8:20, quick stops at bread store & grocery essentials, then to mom & dad's for her bday)
        • 3.1.22 (still recovering from flu 2.23-2.25)
        5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking dog, treadmill in winter, but include weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
        • Started PT (physical therapy) exercises 1.28.22 due to overuse of arthritic knees
        6) Participate in race or challenge events hopefully fewer virtual this year ~
        • started MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,022km challenge on Jan. 1
        • Frenzy on the Fox (River Trail) 5K on 1.21.22 ~ untimed event, per MapMyWalk 53.47 & ave. pace 16:30, frigid this year with wind chill at zero
        • registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.5.22 ~ medico nixed race b/c inflammation in knee due to overuse & my arthritis = sad me but good for my knee
        • will register for Bellin 10K on 6.11.22 ~ first time in person since 2019
        • will register for Packers 5K when July details announced
        • will register for Bellin Women's Pink Pumpkin 5K when Oct. details announced
        • will register for Run for the Hill of It (trail) 5K when Oct. details announced
        • watch for other events to add
        7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last two years to be continued
        8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ keeping this goal as well
        9) Continue to declutter bedroom, home office, former work from home space (a/k/a dining room) and basement
        Word for 2022: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
      • cschmitz110515
        cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,645 Member
        Weekly Weigh-In = When I'm active I eat back calories. My weaknesses: I love food... my sweet tooth, especially chocolate... portion control... FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (helps me visualize). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale. No goal dates set ~ this is not a diet but my lifestyle.

        Age 64, 5'4" (have permanently lost half inch ~ bummer)
        GW #1: 150 in a livable way = It's. Not. A. Diet.
        GW #2: 145 normal BMI
        UG (need to be realistic): maintain 150

        11/5/15 = 195.0 joined MFP with no real plan except It's. Not. A. Diet.
        1/10/17 = 185.5 clearly not a regular on MFP / joined JFT, best group ever! :smiley:
        5/31/17 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations / committed to posting weekly weigh-in
        06/03 = 177.5
        06/10 = 179.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before
        06/17 = 179.5 numerous meals away from home, several occasions w/ alcohol, happy no gain
        06/24 = 178.0 fluctuated during week, but ended ok
        07/01 = 176.0 Yay!!! Achieved June goal to stay <180
        07/08 = 177.5 oops
        07/15 = 176.5
        07/22 = 175.0
        07/29 = 174.0 saw at least one daily w-i below 174
        08/05 = 174.5 dined out for Girls Day Out & ate Dad's cooking & baking
        08/12 = 173.5 scale flirted with even lower numbers on daily weigh-ins
        08/19 = 173.5 had couple of high calorie days
        08/26 = 172.0 kind of a surprise
        09/02/17 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese :smiley:
        09/09 = 171.5 backsliding, ack!
        09/16/17 = 169.5 yay, the middle number is a six!
        09/23 = 168.5 have lots challenges in upcoming week
        09/30 = 167.0 met Sept goal to stay under 170
        10/07 = 166.0
        10/14 = 166.5 dined out 2 days with adult beverages plus wine & cheesecake at spa
        10/21/17 = 166.5 dined out 2 days plus food day in office / no gain is good [joined Just Give Me 10 Days challenge (daily w/i)]
        10/28 = 164.5 very active week & watched CICO / reached October goal of 165
        11/04 = 163.0 wow, really surprised at this, daily fluctuations very up and down this week
        11/11 = 164.5 this is temporary b/c very high sodium yesterday
        11/18 = 162.0 big surprise, especially b/c I weigh myself daily and didn't see this all week
        11/25 = 163.0 no surprise after 2 no-logging-food days (parade day and Thanksgiving), just glad not worse
        12/02 = 161.0 Jingle Bell 5K day / 44:37 chip time & ave. pace 14:22 & very happy!
        12/09/17 = 158.5 first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything! :D
        12/16 = 158.0 no work parties or food days & stuck with CICO
        12/23 = 157.5 no "workouts" but shoveled snow & snowshoed, busy with Christmas preparations
        12/30 = 159.0 Christmas Day no food/beverages logged
        01/06/18 = 159.0 New Year's Eve hubby & I splurged on treats & beverages (at home), and I did not log...totally worth it!
        01/13 = 157.0 big surprise! Yesterday evening, walked in Frenzy on the Fox 5K in 47:26 & pace 15:19. Very happy with my time, wore layers of clothes in 10 degrees & NNW 12 mph wind, fun event.
        01/20 = 156.5
        01/27 = 156.5 maintaining / not a bad thing
        02/03 = sick / no weigh in
        02/10 = 152.5 unhealthy loss due to illness / I know weight will go back up & I'm totally fine with that
        02/17/18 = 153.0 thrilled with annual physical on 2/15/18: BP 110/68, pulse 64 and BMI 26.14 :star:
        02/24 = 154.0 little out of control last week, but at goal for the month
        03/03 = 155.5 oops / still lower than before I was sick
        03/10 = 153.5 back on track
        03/17 = 152.5
        03/24 = 153.0 evening snacks & two days straight of 8 hr seminars (+ lots of sitting)
        03/31 = 153.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before / Badger State Brewing 10K 1:30:28.82 and average pace 14:35 :smiley:
        04/07 = 154.5 ack ~ ate Easter candy most evenings
        04/14 = 153.5 Day 1 of record-setting blizzard ~ yuck! Followed by day 2 of blizzard, then snow day (no work / still shoveling & plowing) on Monday ~ in APRIL ~ yikes! :p
        04/21 = 153.5 after such weird week & daily weight fluctuations, happy to maintain
        04/28 = 152.0
        05/05 = 153.5 kinda stalled three months + feeling hungry more often ~ since w/i 10# of goal, changed MFP setting to lose 1/2 lb. per week & see how it goes
        05/12 = 153.5 ok with this ~ think changing my MFP setting, and having more net calories to play with, is agreeing with me ~ I'm not so hungry all the time
        05/19 = 154.0 drinks (2 margaritas) & dinner w/ BFF night before + enjoyed everything!
        05/26/18 = 153.0 Health Risk Assessment 5/15/18 ~ BMI 25.6 :star:
        06/02 = 153.0 basically in maintenance for now ~ I'll take it!
        06/09 = 152.5 Bellin Run 10K 1:28:12 split time 45:03 ave. pace 14:12 ~ beat goal of < 1:30 :star:
        06/16/18 = 152.0 lowest weight all year :smiley:
        06/23 = 156.0 end of vacation week & lots of eating out
        06/30 = 155.5
        07/07 = 156.0 post-vacation w/i net calories not. so. much. Ack!
        07/14 = 154.5 prelogging & sticking w/ plan helps
        07/21 = 154.5 Packers 5K 44:50 ave pace 14:26 min/mile ~ beat goal < 45:00 :star:
        07/28 = 157.5 peanut M&M attacks (eek) + dinner out w/ SIL/niece (yum!) + staff luncheon (ick)
        08/03 = 155.5 started Evening Snack Challenge on JFT
        08/11 = 158.0 stressful week (job crap ~ hubby's & my own) >:) , Chinese buffet 1 evening & Feast with the Beasts (so worth it!)
        08/18 = 157.5 saw 156.0 during week ~ evening snack challenge not. so. good.
        08/25 = 156.0 prelogged as much as possible & CICO getting better
        09/01 = 154.5 included Taste on Broadway & office relocation so packing & moving boxes ~ very pleased
        09/08 = 157.5 too many office bday indulgences / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 44:27 & ave. pace 14:16 ~ beat goal of < 44:30 :star:
        09/15 = 156.0
        09/22 = 155.5 maybe lower if not for Pizza Ranch prairie pizza & wine at BFF's the night before
        09/29 = 154.0
        10/06 = 155.0 may include water retention in muscles b/c resumed home version of weights & circuit-training day before
        10/13 = 157.0 birthday treats & adult beverages / walked in Run for the Hill of It 5K in 48:13 pace 15:32 & hill 2:01 ~ beat both time (part unpaved trail with sloppy conditions due to 5" rain over preceding week) & hill (finish is UP a steep sledding hill) from last year :star: and learned only 25 out of 267 participants finished the hill < 1 min.
        10/20 = 155.0
        10/27 = 158.0 oops... lots of leaf-raking the evening before + too. much. snacking.
        11/03 = 156.5 better planning / stopped evening snacking (mostly)
        11/10 = 156.0 basically stuck in maintenance mode ~ not the worst thing
        11/17 = 157.0
        11/24 = 159.5 Thanksgiving week & paid time off with hubby ~ def going in wrong direction ~ oops
        12/01 = 157.5 Jingle Bell 5K 45:38 & ave. pace 14:42 ~ not bad
        12/08 = 157.0
        12/15 = 156.5 clearly in maintenance mode all year ~ not exactly the plan but I'm ok with this for now ~ really happy to stay 1-5-anything
        12/22 = 155.5 surprised by this ~ maybe due to much later than normal weigh-in (late start to the day)
        12/29/18 = 159.5 and happy I stayed 1-5-anything over holidays & vacation days at home
        01/05/19 = 157.5
        01/12 = 158.0 Frenzy on the Fox 5K 1/11 with friends ~ not timed / MapMyWalk 54:19
        01/19 = 158.0 maintained even with evening snacking & skipped workouts
        01/26 = 157.5
        02/02 = 158.5 hubby's traditional bday dinner + leftovers + evening snacking ~ oops
        02/09 = 158.5 ok with no gain / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 48:34:89 & ave. pace 15:89 in below zero temps & icy mile 2
        02/16 = 158.0
        02/23 = 160.0 oops... deserved, net cals & sodium def red prior 3 days. Annual physical 2/26 159.6 fully clothed.
        03/02 = 159.5
        03/09 = 157.5
        03/16 = 158.0 feeling unwell & no workouts all week
        03/23 = 157.5 finally feeling better
        03/31 = 160.5 posting Sun. month end w/i ~ too many days, net calories RED. Badger State Brewing 10K 3/30 in 1:28:14 & ave. pace 14:12 and beat goal < 1:30 :star:
        04/06 = 160.0 saw 158.5 during week
        04/13 = 159.5
        Hiatus from MFP 4/17 - 4/29 (Easter 4/21)
        05/04 = 161.5 logging again starting 4/30
        05/11 = 163.0 ack
        05/18 = 163.0 no gain
        05/25 = 163.0 could be worse
        06/01 = 162.0
        06/08 = 162.0 pre-race spaghetti night before / Bellin Run 10K 1:29:54 split 44:13 ave. pace 14:29
        06/15 = 164.0 ate at fast food, cafe (brunch), pub (happy hour), seminar (lunch), dinner at BFF's (sangria)
        06/22 = 162.5 better eating & tracking
        06/29 = 163.5 two days of conference food
        07/06 = 162.5
        07/13 = 163.5 two out-of-town family parties + diner food + drinks/dinner at Mexican restaurant
        07/20 = 166.0 cousin's funeral luncheon (one whole table w/ family desserts) + restaurant week lunch w/ hubby + pizza supper w/ hubby
        07/27 = 165.0
        08/03 = 164.5 happy to see any loss at all... I am the tortoise :D
        08/10 = 167.5 high sodium & emotional eating
        08/17 = 167.5
        08/24 = 165.5
        08/31 = 169.5 staycation week & ate whatever I wanted
        09/07 = 167.0 flushed sodium & water weight / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 45:12 (goal < 45:00) & ave. pace 14:33
        09/14 = 166.5
        09/21 = 166.0
        09/27 = 165.5
        10/05 = 167.5 pre-race food ~ Pink Pumpkin 5K 44:06 :star: (goal < 45:00) & ave. pace 14:12
        10/12 = 165.5 eating back on track ~ Run for the Hill of It 5K (trail event) 48:06 & hill 1:58 :star: (goal < 2 min.)
        10/19 = 165.5
        10/26 = 165.0 slowly but surely... my lifestyle is NOT a diet :D
        11/02 = 165.5 Maru & Jack's party / food night before
        11/09 = 164.5 few days of staying at zero net calories works!
        11/16 = 165.0 rare Fri. night dinner date w/ hubby at local cafe ~ totally worth it!
        11/23 = 166.0 wrong way again
        11/30 = 168.0 ACK!!!
        12/07 = 165.5 sick several days & painful sore throat will do that
        12/14 = 167.0 on prednisone & ate to quell nausea
        12/21 = 165.5
        12/28/19 = 168.5 spent 75% of 2019 in 160s... not the plan :p
        01/04/20 = stomach flu 1/4 - 1/5 & slow recovery 1/6 - 1/7 ~ lost unhealthy amount of weight quickly
        01/11 = 164.5 Fri. evening Frenzy on the Fox 5K 49:36 ave. pace 15:29
        01/18 = 164.5 managed to maintain weight lost while sick
        01/25 = 166.0 expected (some high sodium days)
        02/01 = 166.0 bday celebrations (hubby's, mom's, co-worker's) + evening snacking
        02/08 = 166.5 pre-race carb-loading / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 46:26.7 ave. pace 14:47 :star:
        02/15 = 166.0
        02/22 = 167.0 not sure about accuracy of exercise calories logged this week
        02/29 = 165.0 yay
        3/2/20 Dr. B recommended getting my weight back down for relief of mild arthritis in both my knees. Another incentive.
        03/07 = 165.5 several very red days ~ oops
        03/14 = 164.5 conscientiously logging food helps
        03/21 = 162.5 stressed out & not feeling like eating (apparently I emotional eat only when bored, lonely or sad)
        03/28 = 162.0 work at home since 3/20/20, eating (mostly) healthy to stay healthy & walked 27.62 miles w/ dog
        04/04 = 161.5 walked virtual Badger State Brewing 10K on 4/2/20 1:44:16 ave. pace 16:33 [not my usual race pace but I never walk race events with my dog & no other participants ~ happy me]
        04/11 = 162.0 several evening snack attacks of peanut M&Ms
        04/18 = 162.5 inching back up ~ Easter dinner + chocolate + high sodium meals of scalloped potatoes/ham + pea soup w/ ham
        04/25 = 162.0 happy to be inching back down
        05/02 = 162.0 saw 161 during week ~ yay
        05/09 = 163.5 comfort eating + rest days Thurs. AND Fri. ~ oops
        05/16 = 164.0 wrong direction ~ need to get a grip! Virtual #RonaRunOff w/ dog 5.08 mi in 1:23:15 ave. pace 16:23. Event miles of each participant will be aggregated at the end of May and, for every 50 miles, a pair of shoes will be donated to an area healthcare or janitorial worker. I had the opportunity to nominate my hubby for the shoes. I hope he gets selected!
        05/23 = 163.0
        05/30 = 162.5
        06/06 = 164.0 emotional eating + unhealthy evening snacking / walked virtual Bellin Run 10K w/ dog 1:41:03 ave. pace 16:14
        06/13 = 162.5 healthier farmers market eating & limited evening snacks
        06/20 = 163.0
        06/27 = 162.5
        07/04 = 162.0
        07/11 = 162.5
        07/18 = 162.0 changed MFP to lightly active
        07/25 = 161.5 really happy b/c after high sodium day
        08/01 = 161.5 after high sodium days (saw 161.0 2X during week ~ yay)
        08/08 = 161.5 hanging in there (saw 160.5 1X during week)
        08/15 = 161.0 niece's wedding day
        08/22 = 160.0 YAY
        08/29 = 165.0 staycation week ate take out & 2 day trips/restaurants ~ oops & I don't care. Walked Hope Isn't Canceled Virtual 10K with dog 1:43:10 ave. pace 16:36
        09/05 = 161.5 big sodium flush
        09/12 = 161.0 back on track
        09/19 = 162.5 ugh ~ high sodium week
        09/26 = 161.0 better / virtual Packers 5K w/ dog 52:23 ave. pace 16:41
        10/03 = 160.5 slow & steady
        10/09 = 160.5 w-i one day early (before bday splurges) / virtual Bellin Women's 5K w/ dog 52:55 ave. pace 16:57 on 10/10/20
        10/17 = 160.0 take that, bday indulges! / virtual Run for the Hill of It 5K (no finish up steep sledding hill this year) w/ dog in 50:35 ave. pace 16:16
        10/24 = 161.0 lack of meal planning & stupid snacking
        10/31 = 159.0 WAHOO!!! long time coming
        11/07 = 159.0 after Halloween candy splurge & apple crisp, I'm happy
        11/14 = 158.5
        11/21 = 159.0
        11/28 = 161.5 oops ~ Thanksgiving & long weekend / home edition Turkey Trot 2 mi w/ dog 11.26.20
        12/05 = 160.0 back on track
        12/12 = 159.5 virtual Jingle Bell 5K (actually 3.86 miles due to stupid RunGo app failures) 1:08:46 with dog
        12/19/20 = 159.5 ~ 50.37 miles 12.17.20 in 50 Mile Frenzy 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 (replaced Frenzy on the Fox for Jan. 2021)
        12/26/20 = 162.5
        01/02/21 = 163.5 holiday eating & drinking :p
        01/09/21 = 162.0
        01/16/21 = 161.5 slow & steady / submitted 50 Mile Frenzy log 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 walked total of 97.44 miles (some on treadmill)
        01/23/21 = 162.0 lack of meal planning
        01/30/21 = 164.5 high stress (BIL died), comfort eating & high sodium
        02/06/21 = 163.5
        02/13/21 = 164.0 F-it wk #1
        02/20/21 = 164.5 F-it wk #2
        02/28/21 = 167.0 F-it wk #3 ack!
        03/06/21 = 166.0 slowly getting back on track
        03/13/21 = 167.5 cataract & refractive surgeries on 3/8 & 3/11, very sedentary & several restaurant take outs
        03/20/21 = 166.5
        03/27/21 = 166.0
        04/03/21 = 167.5 net calories way too red & high sodium ~ need to quit comfort eating & evening snacking
        04/10/21 = 168.0 week of eating leftover Easter ham & chocolate
        04/17/21 = 169.0
        04/24/21 = 168.5 baby steps
        05/01/21 = 170.5
        05/08/21 = 170.0
        05/15/21 = 171.5
        05/22/21 = 169.0
        05/29/21 = 171.5 May was not a good month for me; 10-day hiatus from MFP. Restarted logging 6.1.21.
        06/05/21 = 171.0
        06/12/21 = 172.5 this is ridiculous... June is worse than May
        06/19/21 = 171.5 needed to do something so reset weekly goal on MFP
        06/26/21 = 173.0 stressful week (mom's knee surgery Mon.) & only 2 workouts
        07/03/21 = 173.5
        07/10/21 = 173.0 workouts not consistent (somewhat weather related)
        07/17/21 = 174.0 have been bumping along on the struggle bus, hopefully getting that out of my system
        07/24/21 = 174.5 Packers 5K in person 48.36 ave. pace 15.39 :star:
        07/31/21 = 173.5 remembered to take & log monthly measurements ~ now to improve
        08/07/21 = 174.5 two restaurant dinners, two evenings w/ beer, excess snacking ~ could've been worse
        08/14/21 = 174.5 at least no gain
        08/21/21 = 173.5 17th wedding anniversary & start of vacation
        08/28/21 = 176.5 lots of eating out & adult beverages & no regrets
        09/04/21 = 176.0 first family picnic in two years
        09/11/21 = 176.0
        09/18/21 = 176.0 not loving this trend since vacation but better than gaining
        09/25/21 = 175.5 any downward trend is good, no matter how small
        10/02/21 = 175.0 Pink Pumpkin 5K in person 47:34 ave. pace 15:19 & 2nd half 14:48 ave. pace :star:
        10/09/21 = 175.0 carb loaded before race / Run for Hill of It (trail) 5K in person 52:10.2 ave. pace 16:48 & hill climb 1:44 :star:
        10/16/21 = 174.5 better nutrition analysis & some dietary changes, more accurate logging
        10/23/21 = 173.5 tracking more accurately works LOL
        10/30/21 = 175.0 two days of seminar food
        11/06/21 = 174.0 want a medal in my virtual challenge ~ 33.5 miles this week
        11/13/21 = 172.0 better tracking, nutrition & less sodium (some days) plus 29.51 miles this week ~ only 37.24 miles by 11/25 to a medal
        11/20/21 = 170.5 at beginning of Nov. I started daily weigh-ins and tracking in separate app for visual feedback, after break of several years from daily tracking... seems to be helping me stay on target better ~ after dog walk this morning only 8.71 miles left to medal goal
        11/27/21 = 174.0 Thanksgiving & hubby home all week, fast food, Chinese buffet... oops. Titletown Virtual Shoreline Challenge (June 12 to Nov. 25) my total mileage 460.08 is 2X distance from Gills Rock to Pleasant Prairie & I qualify for a medal 🏅 :star:
        12/04/21 = 171.5 system flushed, helped by less sodium, plenty of water & regular workouts
        12/11/21 = 170.0 net cals & sodium lower, keeping eye on protein & fiber, drinking water
        12/18/21 = 170.5 middle of Dec, fine to maintain
        12/25/21 = 170.0
        12/31/21 = 171.0 gained instead of lost in 2021... oops
        01/08/22 = 171.5 still have Christmas treats around
        01/15/22 = 171.5 stressful week w/ hubby's resignation turned job termination, adjustment to him home 100% and enjoying time/drinks together... not going to fuss about my weight
        01/22/22 = 171.0 Frenzy on the Fox 5K 1.21.22 evening 53:47 ave. pace 16:30 / more calcium to increase bone density for dental implant on 2.1.22
        01/29/22 = 172.5 limped through week w/ inflammation in right knee due to overuse & arthritis (medical diagnosis on Thurs.) & Fri. hubby's traditional bday dinner w/ choc cake ~ no regrets
        02/05/22 = 173.5 mom's bday cake Mon. & hubby's bday cake leftovers during week plus no exercise except PT for knee, skipped Seroogy's 5K 2.5.22 ~ things will get better
        02/12/22 = 174.0 struggling to eat less b/c I'm not exercising ~ inflamed knee better but not great, forcing myself to take it slow is hard
        02/19/22 = 171.5 sodium & net calories better this week, still no walks with dog or on treadmill, knee slowly better (I think)
        02/25/22 = 169.0 sick with flu 3 days
        03/05/22 = 169.5
        03/12/22 = 169.5 maintaining with only PT for exercise, could be worse lol
        03/19/22 = 170.5 too many evening snacks ~ ack

        “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

        Today: Smile ~ Laugh ~ Be Kind ~ <3 ~ Eat Well ~ Be Active
      • more_freggies76
        more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
        more_freggies76 wrote: »
        JFT for 3/19 (tomorrow): ✔️
        1) No desserts today, unless it's sugarfree or no sugar added. (No more marshmallows or ice cream.) Can have if DH and friend want at dinner.
        2) No peanut butter today (last 3/18)
        3) Don't weigh again until Monday, 3/21
        4) Hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/11) Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese.
        5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. Honey ok today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last - 3/12)
        6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; no walnuts & almonds
        7) No dried apricots today (up to 6or 7). (last 3/12), no raisins today (last 3/14)
        8) None of DH's treats today (except as noted under #1), including his stash of candy.
        9) No turkey jerky today.
        10) Turkey vienna sausage ok today (last 2/23)
        11) Pumpkin ok today (last 3/13)
        12) Can have coffee early tomorrow due to early reservation at museum.
        13) Some flexibility ok at dinner with DH and friend this evening.

        Hour commitment - I won't eat lunch until after 12 pm.
      • more_freggies76
        more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
        Hour commitment - I won't eat again until dinner with DH and my friend. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
      • Snowflake1968
        Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,953 Member
        MLCTX wrote: »
        Bex953172 wrote: »
        @MLCTX yeah thanks for letting us know about Hannah. I do hope she's okay! Did you message her on Facebook or just just check to see how she was doing? XXX

        I do not have a personal Facebook page. My hubby has a business page which allows me to at least search for people if needed. I bet she would respond to someone from here who has a personal Facebook page though;

        https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=199802142

        It's worth a try maybe 🤷‍♀️

        Thank you. I’ve sent her a message.
      • Snowflake1968
        Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,953 Member
        JFT - March 18 2022
        1.5l of water - 👿
        Log all food - 🙂
        Exercise - 👿
        Gratitude journal - 👿
        Log into JFT - 🙂

        JFT - March 19 2022
        1.5l of water
        Log all food
        Exercise
        Gratitude journal
        Log into JFT
      • readandlift
        readandlift Posts: 23 Member
        readandlift wrote: »
        JFT Saturday March 19 Day 4

        Water 80 oz ✅
        More protein/less carbs ✅
        Continue logging ✅
        No Late Night snacks - Me 2 /Lns 1✅
        10k steps ✅
        Read x2 ✖️


        JFT Sunday March 20 Day 5

        Water 80 oz
        More protein/less carbs
        Continue logging
        No Late Night snacks - Me 3 /Lns 1
        10k steps
        Read x2x2
        Rest


        Hi .. just posting early for tomorrow. Super tired and I plan on resting and catching up on my reading. We haven’t eaten dinner yet. I don’t plan on going over on my cals. But have organic yogurt with ground flax seed ( that I love) budgeted. Also..I lost 1 pound this week which is super motivating for me.

        Had to make a correction. Have a peacefuL Sunday everyone!
      • Bex953172
        Bex953172 Posts: 4,159 Member
        MLCTX wrote: »
        Bex953172 wrote: »
        @MLCTX yeah thanks for letting us know about Hannah. I do hope she's okay! Did you message her on Facebook or just just check to see how she was doing? XXX

        I do not have a personal Facebook page. My hubby has a business page which allows me to at least search for people if needed. I bet she would respond to someone from here who has a personal Facebook page though;

        https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=199802142

        It's worth a try maybe 🤷‍♀️

        Awhhh I don't have Facebook. Got rid of that cr@p a looooong time ago lol!
      • more_freggies76
        more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
        more_freggies76 wrote: »
        JFT for 3/19 (yesterday): ✔️
        1) No desserts today, unless it's sugarfree or no sugar added. (No more marshmallows or ice cream.) Can have if DH and friend want at dinner.✔️
        2) No peanut butter today (last 3/18)✔️
        3) Don't weigh again until Monday, 3/21✔️
        4) Hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/11) Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese.✔️
        5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. Honey ok today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last - 3/12)✔️
        6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; no walnuts & almonds✔️
        7) No dried apricots today (up to 6or 7). (last 3/12), no raisins today (last 3/14)✔️
        8) None of DH's treats today (except as noted under #1), including his stash of candy.✔️
        9) No turkey jerky today.✔️
        10) Turkey vienna sausage ok today (last 2/23)✔️Didn't eat.
        11) Pumpkin ok today (last 3/13)✔️Didn't eat.
        12) Can have coffee early tomorrow due to early reservation at museum.✔️
        13) Some flexibility ok at dinner with DH and friend this evening.✔️
        JFT for 3/20 (today): ✔️
        1) No desserts today, unless it's sugarfree or no sugar added. (No more marshmallows or ice cream.)
        2) No peanut butter today (last 3/19)
        3) Don't weigh again until Monday, 3/21
        4) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/19) Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at Italian restaurant ok.
        5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last - 3/19)
        6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; no walnuts & almonds
        7) Dried apricots ok today (up to 6or 7). (last 3/12), no raisins today (last 3/14)
        8) None of DH's treats today (except as noted under #1), including his stash of candy.
        9) No turkey jerky today.
        10) Turkey vienna sausage ok today (last 2/23)
        11) Pumpkin ok today (last 3/13)
        13) Early dinner ok to accomodate FIL.

        Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.


      • missionalman
        missionalman Posts: 409 Member
        JFT (3/20):

        Get in a workout
        Drink three venti starbucks of water
      • more_freggies76
        more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
        Hour commitment - finished lunch. Now I won't eat again until early dinner with DH and FIL. Can still have my dose of metamusal.

      Categories